Question

What is the primary goal of green auditing?

• A. To evaluate financial performance
• B. To assess environmental impact and sustainability
• C. To ensure compliance with tax laws
• D. To improve employee moral

Answer 1

Answer:

B. To assess environmental impact and sustainability

A Green Audit, also known as an Environmental Audit, is a key management tool with several objectives, but its central and primary goal is to determine an organization's performance in relation to the environment and sustainability.

• (B) To assess environmental impact and sustainability: This is the primary goal. The audit systematically examines an organization's operations (energy use, water consumption, waste generation, carbon footprint, etc.) to identify its total impact on the environment and assess how effectively it is pursuing sustainable, eco-friendly practices.